Join My Studio Classes!

This course explores the deeper aspects of building a painting with acrylic paints, focusing on both technical skill and artistic decision-making.

What You’ll Learn

Elements of Design & Composition

We’ll examine line, shape, value, texture, and balance as tools for creating strong working compositions. You’ll learn how to organize a painting so the viewer’s eye moves intentionally through the image.

Color Mixing

A major focus of the course is understanding color relationships and developing confident mixing skills. We’ll explore warm and cool colors, neutrals, harmony, contrast, and how to create a cohesive palette.

Glazing & Layering for Luminosity

You’ll learn how transparent glazes and layered applications of acrylic can create depth, richness, and light within a painting. These techniques help transform flat color into a luminous surface.

Brushwork Techniques

We’ll practice a range of brush handling methods—from smooth blending to expressive mark-making—so you can develop greater control, versatility, and personal style.

Class Enrollment

Studio Location: MURU Studio, Unit 1060, 9111 Beckwith Road Richmond, B.C.

Supplies: Supplies including paints, mediums, brushes and tools will be included in the class. Please note that this does not include the cost of the cradled wood panels.

What to Bring: Students may either bring a 16 × 16 primed cradle wood panel with gesso (or size of their choice) or contact me in advance to arrange for one to be provided in class.

Cost (incl. GST and Supplies) : $225.00 + $50.00 (supplies) + GST = $288.75

Join my Fall Studio Classes!

Session 1: September 15, 22 and 29 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm (9 hours Total)

Session 2: October 6, 13 and 20 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm (9 hours Total)

*please specify the session in the enrollment form